Interviewed Jun 2015 in Mission Viejo, CA(took 2 days)
my manager did not even looked at my resume, took me outside and just asked questions about what i liked to do. then told he did not need cashiers but i could help in other departments

Interviewed null -1(took 3 days)
Group interview with 5 other people. The manager came in, asked us about ourselves, why we want to work there and what department and why, made us tell him the benefits and features of a water bottle, made us sell him pens. At the end he gave us a piece of paper to count how many F's were in the paragraph below in one minute and told us to leave after we were done, said to wait around for 5 minutes and if you get a call to come back to the room. I got a call and he set me up for my first day 2 days later!

Interview Questions
Why are you good for this store and what department do you think you belong in?Answer Question

Other Details
The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test

Interviewed Jul 2014 in Valencia, CA(took 14 days)
About a two weeks after I applied I was called in for a group interview. It was a pretty basic interview; Tell me about yourself, why you're best for the job, etc. They also gave a couple hypotheticals which were also pretty basic. (Talk about passion and you're golden.). I got a call later that afternoon asking if I wanted to come in for an individual interview later that week. That interview was also pretty easy. They asked questions like: What's your favorite subject in school and how can you apply that to your job?, what can you bring to this job? They also asked me to sell them the product they had on the table (Socks and the custom orthotics they sell in the footwear dept.)

Interview Questions
You're the manager of a small business and you have two employees training right now. You can only keep one of them. Employee A has pretty good sales numbers but isn't very friendly. He/She is not rude but is a bit stand-offish. Employee B is extremely friendly and customers love to see him/her. His/Hers numbers aren't bad but they're a bit below where they should be. Which employee would you choose to stay with the company and why?View Answers (1)

Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, Group/Panel Interview, Skills Test and a Personality Test

Interviewed null -1(took 1 days)
Easy, if you have a pulse they will take you. Some real idiots working there now. Show up in shorts and a t shirt and you will still probably get hired. Place is a joke.

Interviewed May 2015 in Burbank, CA(took 21 days)
Within 2 weeks of sending in my application, I was called in for an interview. It was a group interview with about 6 other applicants, and the interviewer (who I believe was the supervisor) asked all of us questions about school and work experience, what we know about Sport Chalet, and how much experience we have in dealing with unhappy customers. He also gave each of us situational circumstances based on the jobs we were applying for, and asked us what we would do in the particular circumstance.
5 days pass, and I get another phone call asking to come in for a second interview. Only this time, just one applicant I saw during the first interview was there, everyone else I don't know about. The second interview was with one of the managers who picked at our brains a bit more by sort of reiterating the same questions we were asked during the first interview (which made it easy for the two of us applicants) and a few other pertinent questions for employment. He also asked us why we should be hired, and I gave him an honest yet direct answer. If you also mention that you'll take it to the limit when asked why you should be hired like I did, you're almost guaranteed to be hired. At the end of the interview, he also said I will be given a phone call within the next 2 days as to whether or not I made the cut. I have read from other reviews that some people get called for a 'personality test,' but I never got one and was still hired. So I can't comment on what the personality test is like.
Sure enough, two days later as of today, I got a phone call from one of the top managers congratulating me on the position they would like to give me. I haven't gone in to do the paperwork and other procedures yet as I have just received the news about being hired today, but I will update this review. All in all: if you have at least some experience in retail and are comfortable answering questions related to it, the entire process shouldn't be difficult or surprising at all. Just stay calm and be honest, it's the best advice I can offer.

Interview Questions
Q: Tell me about your school and work experience.
Q: Tell me about a time when you dealt with an unhappy customer.Answer Question

Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, Group/Panel Interview, Drug Test and a Background Check

Interviewed Mar 2015 in Los Angeles, CA(took 5 days)
Asked basic questions. Gave scenarios and you answered based on that. Asked about skills, experience, etc. Overall, nice people. Wasn't too difficult. First time was group interview, followed by one on one. Found out I got the job after a few days.

Interview Questions
What would you do if a customer comes to you upset?Answer Question

Other Details
The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, Group/Panel Interview, Personality Test and a Background Check

Interviewed Mar 2013 in Los Angeles, CA(took 4 days)
Very easy process. You go in the first time for an interview. It is a very relaxed and calm interview so you don't really need to be nervous. Questions are extremely easy to answer so don't practice answering interview questions too much. Second interview is a tad bit more difficult just because this time you're getting interview by the big man!

Interview Questions
Why do you want to work for us?
What has prepared you for this job?
Are you okay with fulfilling quotas?Answer Question

Interviewed Apr 2013 in Los Angeles, CA(took 15 days)
Take you into a group interview and you answer questions about your background, work experience, etc. Since this was for a entry level management position they asked about leadership and teamwork skills.

Interviewed Mar 2014 in Valencia, CA(took 4 days)
There was a panel interview with 20 people at this interview in particular. Selective questions were asked and the interviewed could freely answer the questions. Only three questions were asked, they took note the answers and let the applicants know they'll get a call if Sport Chalet was further interested in hiring them.

Interview Questions
Why do you want to work at Sport Chalet?Answer Question

Interviewed May 2014 in San Diego, CA(took 2 days)
easy came in got the job within the first week i got the job however the interview was very easy the job is very boring hardly any costumers in the store and its hard to move up within the company. i wish i could have ask for a higher pray grade because the offer up to 14 dollars and they dont give raises not unless you move up in the company. its not a company you should stay with for that long. i mean its cool for the perks on pro deals other than that i would defiantly have work somewhere else.